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Harris County Small Claims Court Locations:
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 1, Place 1
7300 N Shepherd, Rm 138
Houston, TX 77091
Contact Number: 713-274-0695
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 1, Place 2
1302 Preston, 1st Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Contact Number: 713-274-0600
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 2, Place 1
10851 Scarsdale, Suite 500
Houston, TX 77089
Contact Number: 281-481-9630
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 2, Place 2
101 S. Richey, Suite B
Pasadena, TX 77506
Contact Number: 713-274-6100
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 3, Place 1
14350 Wallisville Road
Houston, TX 77049
Contact Number: 713-274-0770
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 3, Place 2
701 W. Baker Road, Suite 101
Baytown, TX 77521
Contact Number: 281-427-7449
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 4, Place 1
6831 Cypresswood Drive, Suite 4
Spring, TX 77379
Contact Number: 713-274-6510
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 4, Place 2
7900 Will Clayton Parkway
Humble, TX 77338
Contact Number: 713-274-2450
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 5, Place 1
600 Chimney Rock, Suite 102
Houston, TX 77081
Contact Number: 713-661-2276
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 5, Place 2
16715 Clay Road, Suite 4
Houston, TX 77084
Contact Number: 713-274-0800
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 6, Place 1
333 Lockwood
Houston, TX 77011
Contact Number: 713-274-3985
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 6, Place 2
1001 SSGT Macario Garcia
Houston, TX 77011
Contact Number: 713-274-8774
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 7, Place 1
5737 Cullen Boulevard
Houston, TX 77021
Contact Number: 713-747-3553
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 7, Place 2
5300 Griggs Road, 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77021
Contact Number: 713-274-0700
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 8, Place 1
7330 Spencer Highway
Pasadena, TX 77505
Contact Number: 281-479-6900
Justice of the Peace – Precinct 8, Place 2
16603 Buccaneer
Houston, TX 77062
Contact Number: 281-486-9713
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HARRIS COUNTY SMALL CLAIMS COURT
SMALL CLAIMS COURT CASES – HOW DO I GET STARTED WITH FILING A SMALL CLAIMS LAWSUIT AGAINST A COMPANY OR PERSON?
The Justice of the Peace Courts handle cases where the amount in controversy (amount being sought by plaintiff) is $20,000 or less including attorney fees, if any, and excluding statutory interest and court costs. You can sue for money damages, civil penalties, personal property, or other relief allowed by law. You cannot seek injunctive or equitable relief, namely order someone to complete a job or project.
How much does it cost to file an action in small claims court?
In Harris County, the court costs and filing fee is $49.00 and the service fee for each defendant is $75.00, totaling $124.00.
How long do I have to file a small claims lawsuit?
A lawsuit to collect money for a breach of contract case or fraud must be brought within four (4) years. A lawsuit suit for negligence, misrepresentation, personal injury, or damage to property must be brought within two (2) years.
What kinds of actions can I file in small claims?
Breach of Contract
Damage of Property,
Failure to Return Deposit
Vehicle Damage
Defective Product
Warranty, Bad Check
Unpaid Rent
Personal Loan
Faulty Workmanship
Unlawful Withholding of Security Deposit
What locations do Harris County Serve?
Aldine
Atascocita
Barrett
Baytown
Bellaire
Channelview
Cinco Ranch
Cloverleaf
Crosby
Deer Park
Friendswood
Galena Park
Hedwig Village
Highlands
Houston
Humble
Jacinto City
Jersey Village
Katy
La Porte
League City
Mission Bend
Missouri City
Nassau Bay
Pasadena
Pearland
Piney Point Village
Seabrook
Sheldon
Shoreacres
South Houston
Spring
Stafford
Tomball
Waller
Webster
West University Place